AFDB maps Botswana economic strategy
Tuesday, April 08, 2014
The bank is preparing its 2014 - 2018 Country Strategy Paper for Botswana intended to consolidate strong and sustainable growth in the country. AFDB project Botswana’s economy to grow by 5.5 percent in 2014.
The strategy paper assesses Botswana’s development prospects and challenges, the government’s strategic options, and the specific role the Bank could play, in collaboration with the government and other development partners.
Despite the residents’ relentless struggle and enduring fears, government has yet to provide a clear and comprehensive solution to this alarming issue. For decades, the villagers have lived under the shadow of these ominous cracks, fearing the possibility of the earth swallowing them whole. This fear is not unfounded, as the damage extends beyond psychological distress to homes, fields, and ultimately, the livelihoods of the community. The...